Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster, Simon Element, Marysue Rucci Books for gifting me a digital and physical copy of this debut book by Emma Pattee. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Annie is nine months pregnant and shopping for a crib at IKEA when a massive earthquake hits Portland, Oregon. With no way to reach her husband, no phone or money, and a city left in chaos, she realizes there’s nothing to do but walk. Making her way across the wreckage of the city, Annie experiences desperation and kindness from strangers. As she walks, she reflects on her life.
Be forewarned – this is a total gush review because I could not have loved this book more. And it’s a debut? Even more astonishing. Because this book will make you FEEL – in all capitals – all the feelings about pregnancy, motherhood, marriage, grief, life, love. I adored the way it played out – we get the current events over the course of one day as Annie experiences the big earthquake, then interspersed are the chapters that let us see how Annie got to that day and point in her life. It’s funny, scary, sad, hopeful. It’s a must read!
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